The streaming service inked a multiyear licensing deal with Weinstein Co.

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"The Artist," the critically-lauded Oscar frontrunner, will stream exclusively on Netflix.

Just days before Sunday's 84th Annual Academy Awards ceremony—where "The Artist" is up for ten awards—Netflix has clinched exclusive rights to stream the presumptive Best Picture winner before it appears on premium cable.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Netflix sewed up a deal with the film's distributor, The Weinstein Co., that will bring "The Artist" and a handful of the production company's other specialty titles to the streaming service.

Netflix's "Artist" grab represents the latest shot in the ongoing battle between the big-league Internet company and traditional cable channels like HBO and Showtime for home entertainment dominance.

"We couldn't be happier to be working again with Harvey and Bob [Weinstein, TWC's co-chairmen], who have an unmatched track record of creating critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies," Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos said.